NGC 7027 (Planetary nebula)
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Also known as: Magic carpet nebula
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Right ascension: 21h 7m
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Declination: 42° 14'
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Constellation: Cygnus
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Date/time: 2008.09.04 23:00 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 16'
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Magnification and filter(s): 250x
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Seeing: 6/10
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Transparency: 4/5
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Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
Also known as the Magic carpet nebula, this planetary is quite large, with a shape that fits its name well. The surface brightness varies widely, with a brighter larger part to the NW, and a smaller bright portion to the SE, divided by a fainter part. Its colour is remarkably blue, the dark parts are very spectacular with their deep shade of blue.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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